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This course emphasizes American writers and world literature with academic writing to prepare students for a college setting. Students will write several academic papers including a research paper and a comparison literary analysis. Over the two quarters, students will read a minimum of six novels related to literary movements.

During the two quarters, students will also study literary criticism through discussion, reading, and writing. Students will also study vocabulary and efficient writing techniques. As a research and speech element, students might also participate in a formal policy debate.